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Today after a few had a night out in Kuta breakfast was slowly rolling along. Sure enough everyone was fed and caffined up before we loaded up the car and headed to Balangan. With the swell dropping a little today, Padang just didn’t look like it had enough grunt for us so Balangan it was. … Read More

Today the swell has finally picked up! We were absolutely stoked to see some decent sized waves hit Padang. Its been too long and we were completely ready for it! This morning at the camp we had another early surf but thankfully this morning the clouds had disappeared and sun was shining. We were greeted … Read More

The swell has FINALLY arrived! After a few months, since the big swell came through the waves just haven’t been the same. We’ve been waiting and waiting on some sort of reading that perhaps waves were coming- weeks past and still no swell but today was the day!! Padang pushed out beautifully clean 1-2 foot … Read More

Today we had yet another early start at the camp with a surf time of 5.30am. There were a few clouds hanging around but thankfully no rain. Over the past few days we have had a major turn around of clients. Many leaving but also many arriving. Fresh new faces (most never surfed before) but … Read More

Today the camp awoke to RAIN! There was a heavy pour down this morning at breakfast and it was wonderful! There was first a mad rush to get all the blinds down and cushions out of the rain but then we soaked it up! It’s been so long since it’s rained and all grass and … Read More

Today we had the joy of starting our day with our fantastic 5am surf time. Initially the first early morning is a bit of a kick in the teeth but once your down and in the water there is no better way to start the day! We loaded up our car and headed to our … Read More

Today the camp awoke with pouring rain. We were supposed to have a 5.30am start but with heavy rain and tired eyes we decided to sleep in and enjoy the welcoming to the rainy season. Bernado, having just bought a new surfboard was up and ready to roll at 5.30 this morning so Made took … Read More

Today the swell has FINALLY picked up. After a long ‘dry-spell’ with little to no waves we were blessed with the reports of waves in Padang. Still only small but we were stoked. There is predicted pulse coming somewhere in the next few days so were hanging on for the waves to increase in size. … Read More

Today we awoke to clear skies and the sun shining- usually it’s been a little dark and stormy the past few mornings. We enjoyed a long breakfast with pancakes, omelettes, jaffles and coffee. Today we had a late surf time of 11am so were able to ease into the day and catch up on laundry, … Read More

This morning at the camp we were hearing the tales of the boys big night out in Kuta and the happenings of the Melbourne Cup yesterday. Plenty of funny stories for everyone. Our mate Bretto was passed out on the couch this morning at breakfast with the clients giggling around him as he mumbled Indonesian … Read More